POLL: Have Your Say! – an “In My View”article by NIGEL WARD, soliciting public opinion on the subject of: “Who should be the next (and last) Leader of Scarborough Borough Council?” ~~~~~ The embarrassment arising from the performance of SBC [...]
An Arguably Bogus Identity – an “In My View”article by NIGEL WARD, highlighting an apparent abuse of the service provided by WhatDoTheyKnow.com (WDTK), seemingly in pursuit of a very personal vendetta. Would the real Dave LOWE please identify himself, please? [...]
The Liverpool Parallel – Redux Guest Author Stormin’ Norman Murphy highlights the roots of Labour’s inherited failures at SBC. ~~~~~ Although my previous article, “Liverpool v Scarborough” (which focused on the appalling abuses of power apparently perpetrated by officers and [...]
The Eunuch in the Brothel an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, setting out his ‘take’ on the big lie underpinning the present crisis at Scarborough Borough Council. ~~~~~ My thanks go out to the Independent member who has [...]
SBC: The Doldrums an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, setting out his opinion on the performance so far of the ailing and failing SIDDONS administration. ~~~~~ On 7th May 2019, following the local elections held on 2nd May, [...]
The Borough Dredger: VFM? Enquirer harbours correspondent ALLAN ROBERTS turns his attention to the ‘Value For Money’ element of the Borough’s dredging activities. ~~~~~ It was interesting to note that, during the Council meeting of November 2nd, 2020, Cllr Bastiman [...]
An Unqualified Disaster an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, exposing the seemingly rash appointment of, and delegation of immense powers to, a lamentably under-qualified person. ~~~~~ As a casual observer of Council activities, I like, from time to [...]
SIDDONS: GDPR Breach Allegations an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, offering indications that delusions of grandeur may have strayed over the line – and into unlawful conduct. ~~~~~ I am happy to share with the wider public formal [...]
Randerson’s Folly Guest Author (and former SBC Councillor) Stormin’ NORMAN MURPHY is less than impressed with Officer/Member communications at SBC – otherwise known as “the tail wagging the dog” (facilitated, always, by the gullibility/stupidity of the dog). Here is why [...]
“How Green Was My Cllr?” A Letter to the Editor from COLIN RELPH of Scarborough, bemoaning an apparent departure from the electioneering claims of certain elected members. Read on . . . ~~~~~ Mr Editor, As many people will have [...]
